Download or read book Chuck Farris and the Tower of Darkness written by Lois Gresh and published by misFit. This book was released on 2001 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by establiished sci-fi/fantasy author Lois Gresh and her 11 year old son Danny, (who has personally played every video game in the book), this story is about a young video game superhero after conquering the new PlayStation 2 console. It combines a riveting story that kids will have fun reading, with hot-breaking tips about PlayStation 2. No novel has ever been written about a real video game console - kids will love it.
Download or read book Chuck Farris and the Tower of Darkness written by Lois H. Gresh and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 2001-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an 11-year-old boy and his mom, this adventure is about Chuck Farris, a young video game aficionado who turns into a real-life superhero.
Download or read book The Divergent Companion written by Lois H. Gresh and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2014-02-18 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first companion guide to the blockbuster bestselling Divergent trilogy—soon to be a major motion picture Written by the New York Times bestselling author of The Twilight Companion and The Hunger Games Companion, the book takes fans deeper into the post-apocalyptic world created by Veronica Roth—a dystopian Chicago in which humanity has organized itself into five factions, each with its own core value to uphold. At the age of sixteen, Beatrice Prior must choose to which one she will devote her life. The Divergent Companion includes fascinating background facts about the action in all three books—the third book, Allegiant, publishes in October 2013—a revealing biography of the author, and amazing insights into the trilogy's major themes and features. It's everything fans have been hungering for since the very first book! This book is not authorized by Veronica Roth, Katherine Tegen Books, or anyone involved in the Divergent movie. The Divergent Companion is a must-read and a terrific gift for the millions of fans both young and old—especially with the Summit Entertainment film version of Divergent, the first book in the trilogy, hitting theaters in March 2014.
Download or read book The Twilight Companion Completely Updated written by Lois H. Gresh and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone's in love with vampires, and if the vampire's name happens to be Edward Cullen, then readers of the wildly popular Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer can't help but be crazy about him. For all those who adore Bella Swan, Edward, and the rest of the Cullen family and can't get enough, this companion guide is a must. The Twilight series follows an unlikely couple: Bella, a teenager, and her boyfriend, Edward, a vampire who has sworn off human blood. Added to the mix is Jacob Black, a werewolf who also loves Bella. Seductive and compelling, the four-book series has become a worldwide phenomenon. With legends and lore about vampires and werewolves throughout history, insight into the series, quizzes, and heaps of fascinating facts, this companion guide will give millions of readers the information they've been hungering for since book one! As a special bonus, the companion guide helps readers determine if they are compatible with a guy like Edward!
Download or read book The Science of Stephen King written by Lois H. Gresh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-08-31 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction: Where Science and Fiction Intersect -- From Proms to Cells: The Psychic World of Stephen King -- Carrie -- Firestarter -- The Dead Zone -- Hearts in Atlantis Cell -- The Green Mile -- On the Highway with Stephen King -- "Trucks"--They Came From Outer Space -- Dreamcatcher -- The Tommyknockers -- The Fourth Horseman -- The Stand -- Up the Dimensions with Stephen King -- The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger -- Insomnia -- Traveling in Time with Stephen King - The Langoliers -- Parallel Worlds -- "The Mists" -- From a Buick 8 -- The Dark Tower -- The Tailisman -- Longevity an Genetic Research - The Golden Years -- Evil, Obsession, and Fear -- The Tommyknockers -- Carrie -- The Talisman -- It -- The Stand -- Danse Macabre -- The Shining -- Misery -- "Night Surf."
Download or read book The Mortal Instruments Companion written by Lois H. Gresh and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2013-06-18 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mortal Instruments Companion, a must-read guide to the wildly popular Mortal Instruments series, is a terrific gift for the millions of fans both young and old—especially with the Sony Pictures film version of City of Bones, the first book in the series, hitting theaters in August 2013. Written by the New York Times bestselling author of The Twilight Companion and The Hunger Games Companion, the book takes fans deeper into the world of the Shadowhunters created by Cassandra Clare—a gritty urban fantasy world full of demon hunters into which Clary Fray, a Brooklynite previously unaware of the magical world, is suddenly and inexplicably pulled. The Mortal Instruments Companion includes fascinating background facts about the action in all seven books, a revealing biography of the author, and amazing insights into the series' major themes and features—from the nature of evil and the Downworlders, to the power of the Sight, to the Mortal Instruments themselves. It's everything fans have been hungering for since the very first book! This book is not authorized by Cassandra Clare, Margaret K. McElderry Books, or anyone involved in the City of Bones movie.
Download or read book Why Did It Have To Be Snakes written by Lois H. Gresh and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Could you really use a bullwhip to swing across a chasm? Or rip out a man’s heart without killing him? At last, here is the book that finally answers the Indiana Jones–related questions that have troubled you for years. It tells you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the history, culture, and science behind your favorite Indy scenes and settings. You’ll find out the truth about the Thuggees and their deadly practices, ancient death traps, the Well of Souls, Kali worship in India, and much more.
Download or read book The Twilight Companion written by Lois H. Gresh and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2008-10-28 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone's in love with vampires, and if his name happens to be Edward Cullen, then readers of the wildly popular Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer can't help but be crazy about him. For all those who adore Bella Swan, Edward, and the rest of the Cullen family and can't get enough, this companion guide is a must-read and a terrific gift. The series follows an unlikely couple: Bella, a teenager, and her boyfriend Edward, a vampire that has sworn off human blood. But their love is ill-fated--being a vampire, Edward must keep his passion in check, lest he is driven to suck Bella's blood. With legends, lore, and myths about everything from vampires to werewolves to immortality, a bio of the author, and a ton of insight into the four-book series, this companion guide will give millions of readers the information that they've been waiting for since book one.
Download or read book The Truth Behind a Series of Unfortunate Events written by Lois H. Gresh and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate companion guide to A Series of Unfortunate Events--a must for fans of Lemony Snicket. A Series of Unfortunate Events is one of the most popular children's series in the world and will be a major motion picture starring Jim Carrey and Meryl Streep coming this 2004 holiday season. Now comes The Truth Behind a Series of Unfortunate Events, the ultimate companion guide to Lemony Snicket's fun and wildly successful novels. Digging beneath the surface, Lois Gresh uses science, history and little known facts to dig deep into the world of A Series of Unfortunate Events and provide young readers everywhere with how-to hints and tips, quizzes, cool anecdotes, fun facts and information on everything Lemony. Including: *Facts about handwriting analysis and forgery *Killer leeches, crabs, fungi and peppermint--all you need to know *The truth about hypnosis--and how to use it! *Real child inventors and their amazing inventions *How to build a telephone, a hot air balloon and an automatic harmonica *Are you as smart as Violet & Claus--the ultimate quiz *And much more! The ultimate renegade book report on A Series of Unfortunate Events, this reader's guide is a must for millions of young fans everywhere.
Download or read book The Ultimate Unauthorized Eragon Guide written by Lois H. Gresh and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2006-10-31 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Christopher Paolini's thrilling Inheritance series, when a young boy named Eragon finds a blue gemstone in the middle of the forest, he has no idea what magic is in store for him. It hatches a sapphire-blue dragon, a member of a race thought to be extinct. Eragon bonds with the dragon and soon discovers that he is the first in a new line of Dragon Riders, fated to play a part in a war that is poised to sweep his land. The Ultimate Unauthorized Eragon Guide is an interactive book that looks deep inside the complex world of Alagaësia to reveal facts behind the magical people, places, and creatures that fill the Inheritance series. Also included in this comprehensive guide: * An in-depth look at the many folk references, myths, and legends that form the basis of the books * Fascinating facts about dwarves, giants, shades, and other creatures * A fascinating trip through the lore of dragons * Tips for writing your own fantasy story * A biography of the author Plus tons of fun boxes and more! This book is a must-have for any fan of the Inheritance books.
Download or read book The Science of James Bond written by Lois H. Gresh and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-04-21 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The science behind the gadgets, exploits, and enemies of the world's greatest spy From the sleek Aston Martin that spits out bullets, nails, and passengers at the push of a button to the microjet that makes hairpin turns to avoid a heat-seeking missile, the science and technology of James Bond films have kept millions of movie fans guessing for decades. Are these amazing feats and gadgets truly possible? The Science of James Bond takes you on a fascinating excursion through the true science that underlies Bond's most fantastic and off-the-wall accoutrements. The acclaimed science-fiction authors Lois Gresh and Robert Weinberg provide a highly entertaining, informative look at the real-world achievements and brilliant imaginations behind such singular Bond gadgets as the buzz-saw Rolex, the car that turns into a submarine, and the ever-popular rocket-firing cigarette. They examine hundreds of Q Division's ingenious inventions; analyze Bond's astonishing battles beneath the earth and sea, in the skies, and even in outer space; and ask intriguing questions that lead to enlightening discussions about the limits of science, the laws of nature, and the future of technology. Filled with entertaining anecdotes from Bond movie shoots and supplemented with "tech" ratings for all of the Bond movies, The Science of James Bond separates scientific fact from film fantasy--with some very surprising results.
Download or read book The Hunger Games Companion written by Lois H. Gresh and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate companion guide to the blockbuster Hunger Games trilogy For all those who adore Katniss and Peeta, and can't get enough, this companion guide to the wildly popular Hunger Games series is a must-read and a terrific gift. Go deeper into the post-apocalyptic world created by Suzanne Collins than you ever thought possible—an alternative future where boys and girls are chosen from twelve districts to compete in "The Hunger Games," a televised fight-to-the-death. When sixteen-year-old Katniss learns that her little sister has been chosen, Kat steps up to fight in her place—and the games begin. This unauthorized guide takes the reader behind the stage. The Hunger Games Companion includes fascinating background facts about the action in all three books, a revealing biography of the author, and amazing insights into the series' main themes and features--from the nature of evil, to weaponry and rebellions, to surviving the end of the world. It's everything fans have been hungering for since the very first book! This book is not authorized by Suzanne Collins, Scholastic Press or anyone involved in the Hunger Games movie.
Download or read book The Science of Superheroes written by Lois H. Gresh and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-08-15 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The truth about superpowers . . . science fact or science fiction? Superman, Batman, The X-Men, Flash, Spider Man . . . they protect us from evildoers, defend truth and justice, and, occasionally, save our planet from certain doom. Yet, how much do we understand about their powers? In this engaging yet serious work, Lois Gresh and Robert Weinberg attempt to answer that question once and for all. From X-ray vision to psychokinesis, invisibility to lightspeed locomotion, they take a hard, scientific look at the powers possessed by all of our most revered superheroes, and a few of the lesser ones, in an attempt to sort fact from fantasy. In the process, they unearth some shocking truths that will unsettle, alarm, and even terrify all but the most fiendish of supervillains.
Download or read book Chuck Farris and the Labyrinth of Doom written by Lois H. Gresh and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the second novel in the Chuck Farris Play-Station2 action and adventure series! In Chuck Farris and the Labyrinth of Doom, Digger and Jack are back in action, trying to destroy everything that Chuck and his friends, Josh Samson and Melody Shaw, protected in The Tower of Darkness. The Bug-Off lingers, the pasty blue flowers still grow on the bridge leading to the Demon of Runes. New video games have hit the stores, and Chuck's already beating them. This time, he's gearing up for the battle of his life. He's ready. Let Digger and Jack attack, just let them. But when they do, Chuck's in for a shock! The games have changed, and he doesn't know how to play the right moves in the Tower of Darkness world. It seems all is lost. To make matters worse, Chuck must leave the Tower of Darkness and battle the creatures, demons, and rotting vegetation of a mutating maze: The Labyrinth of Doom. The rules keep changing, the corridors disappear before his eyes. Other things disappear. People disappear. Why? What on earth can Chuck do to save them all? The Chuck Farris action and adventure series is the first ever written about a real video game console that offers hot-breaking tips, strategies, and commentaries about Play-Station2, the hottest console in gaming history.
Download or read book The Fan s Guide to The Spiderwick Chronicles written by Lois H. Gresh and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-01-08 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Takes young readers beyond the fairy world of the Spiderwick Chronicles and answers the questions kids have been aching to ask. This guide contains illustrations, quizzes, games, sidebars, facts and trivia.
Download or read book Exploring Philip Pullman s His Dark Materials written by Lois H. Gresh and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-10-30 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the elements of religion, science, and fantasy in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, and includes a glossary and bibliography.
Download or read book Children s Books in Print 2007 written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
